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Dyersburg State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Advanced Standing LPN to RN Fast Track, A.A.S.

The Nursing Program graduate possesses the competencies necessary to assume the role of a beginning practitioner in a structured health care setting such as a hospital or extended care facility. The graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

This concentration is specifically designed for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduation.

Foundations of Nursing:

Advanced Standing LPN to RN Fast Track students are awarded 7 credit hours for NRSG 1710 on the basis of their prior LPN educational program and a score of 75 or better on the National League for Nursing, Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I - Foundations of Nursing. The student must successfully complete NRSG 1700 to receive the 7 credit hours.